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October 2016

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President’s Message to Members

Raising the Next Generation of FeministsBy Jamie Quient

Everywhere you look these days, people are talking about Millennials. Businesses are trying to attract them. Advertisers are trying to market to them. Baby Boomers are trying to understand them.

At times, Millennials have been saddled with a bad reputation – characterized collectively as entitled, self-centered and lazy. On the other hand, Millennials are seen also as optimistic, passionate and innovative; more civic-minded than their parents with a deep sense of social responsibility.

The collective power of this generation is undeniable. Millennials, those born between 1980 and 2000, have surpassed Baby Boomers as the largest living generation. It is estimated that by the year 2048, Millennials will represent 39 percent of the nation’s electorate.

With this power comes responsibility. Millennials have the ability to advance women in a way no prior generation has before. Their sheer size combined with an idealistic worldview and dissatisfaction with the status quo make them a force to be reckoned with for years to come. Lawyers Club must harness the energy and creativity of Millennials and engage this generation in the fight for women’s equality.

Engaging Millennials around women’s equality may prove harder than one might think. This generation was born into a world unimaginable to prior generations. Millennials were born into a society (at least those born in the United States) where women have the right to vote and, thanks to Roe v. Wade, the right to make personal decisions about their bodies. Women are no longer excluded from the workplace and they have risen to the top of many traditionally male-dominated professions. Millennial women have never been denied the right to own property or obtain credit in their own names. As a result, Millennials are not accustomed to having to fight for equal rights – they just assume they already have them.

What may not be clear to some Millennials until much later in life, however, is that there are still forces at play holding women back. Millennials are less likely than prior generations to face significant barriers based on their gender

so it may not be until later in life that they experience gender discrimination or implicit bias. Somewhere along the way they may be sexually harassed, or come to learn that a less-educated, less-qualified male co-worker earns more than they do. Only then will Millennials tune in to the fight that women have been fighting for centuries.

We must ensure Millennial and post-Millennial girls and boys understand from a young age that women in our society are still far from equal. We must empower them to take up this fight. We must raise our children with an understanding of the struggles for gender equality that came before them. To achieve this goal, we must ensure there is feminist history education in our schools. Our children must grow up learning about the women’s suffrage movement, the women’s liberation movement and the role of women in shaping our nation’s history. We also need to ensure our children learn about implicit bias at a young age and are taught ways to address it.

We also need to focus our attention on college students and engage this purportedly self-centered demographic around issues that will resonate with them. We must draw on Millennials’ passion for social justice and rally them behind issues such as sexual harassment and sexual assault on college campuses, the attacks being waged against women’s reproductive rights, and the under-representation of women in positions of power.

Once we engage college students around issues that matter to them, we must empower them to take ownership of these issues. Importantly, we need to get this generation to vote. Despite their immense voting power, they vote less than the older generations. If Millennials decide their votes based on the candidates’ stance on feminist issues, they will force elected representatives to address these issues based on their sheer voting power.

If Millennials grow up to become proud feminists, they will carry this fight forward in unimaginable ways. This innovative, creative, and passionate generation will demand equality and will not settle for anything less.

Jamie Quient practices insurance coverage and intellectual property litigation at Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP and is President of Lawyers Club.

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Lawyers Club Members Making NewsBy Jodi Cleesattle

Elected

Past Lawyers Club board member Renee Galente was sworn in as president-elect of California Women Lawyers at CWL’s Annual Dinner September 29 in San Diego.

HonoredCalifornia Women Lawyers honored Elaine Alexander, Executive Director of Appellate Defenders, Inc., with the 2016 Fay Stender Award at CWL’s annual dinner September 29 in San Diego. The award recognized Alexander’s commitment to the advancement of women and minorities.

Published

Parisima Roshanzamir, founder of the Roshanzamir Law Firm, published an article in the Consumer Attorneys of California Forum magazine in July. The article, “Nuts and Bolts of California Tort Law: A Quick Overview of Claims Against Public Entities,” discusses substantive and procedural issues regarding claims made under the California Tort Claims Act.

On the MoveJay Price has joined Brown Law Group as Of Counsel. Price previously was head of the Employment Litigation Group for Bank of America’s Legal Department, where he practiced for 34 years. He will work from offices in San Francisco and will practice labor and employment law, with an emphasis on class action litigation, especially in the area of wage and hour laws.

Lawyers Club past president Kate Kowalewski has joined Schwartz Semerdjian Cauley & Moot LLP as an associate. Kowalewski, an attorney and certified public accountant, will provide business and corporate transactional services, including business entity formation, corporate finance matters, commercial contract drafting, corporate governance practices, securities matters, and providing general business and legal advice.

Jodi Cleesattle is a deputy attorney general with the California Department of Justice and Lawyers Club’s Press Liaison.

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What: Diverse Women’s Committee Monthly LuncheonWhen: Thursday, October 20, 2016, 12:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m.Where: The US Grant, 326 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101Cost: Members, $30; Non-Members, $45; Students $20MCLE: 1.0 Elimination of Bias CreditRegister: www.lawyersclubsandiego.com

Gender and Race Inequality: How Laws, Politics, and Culture Disproportionately Affect Women of Color – Lawyers Club’s October 20 LuncheonBy: Priyanka Talukdar

#blacklivesmatter. #icantbreathe. #freddiegray. #michaelbrown. #tamirrice. Are African-Americans and other minorities treated disparately by our criminal justice system? Are African-American men more likely to be victims of police violence? Is sentencing for drug offenses meted out differently based on race? Recently, these questions have prompted dynamic and often heated discussion in both social and mass media. Absent from most public discourse is mention of the significant inequities faced by women of color before the legal justice system. This omission is surprising in light of the fact that the Black Lives Matter movement was actually started by women. Please join the Diverse Women’s Committee on Thursday, October 20 to discuss the intersection of gender and racial inequality in the legal justice system and steps for change. The luncheon program is generously sponsored by Union Bank and will feature distinguished panelists, including California Assembly Member Shirley Weber, Deputy Director at the Center on Policy Initiatives Kyra Greene, and attorney Lei-Chala I. Wilson. Juanita Brooks, principal at Fish & Richardson, will moderate.

According to a joint statement by the American Bar Association and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Legal Defense and Education Fund entitled “Eliminating Bias in the Criminal Justice System,” significant racial disparities exist for women of color in arrest, prosecution, conviction, and incarceration levels. Specifically, arrest data tends to show that while drug use and drug selling occur at similar rates across racial and ethnic groups, black and Latina women are far more likely to be criminalized for drug law violations than are white women. According to the Department of Justice, black women are more than twice as likely, and Latinas are 1.2 times more likely, to be incarcerated than are white women.

The panelists, drawing from their extensive knowledge and experience, will discuss the racial disparities affecting women of color within the justice system and in society and what Lawyers Club can do to help eliminate these disparities.

Weber has represented California’s 79th Assembly District since November 2012, and currently chairs several committees. She has authored numerous bills, including K-12 education reform, increasing access and affordability for higher education for California’s students, and addressing racial profiling in policing. Weber received her B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from UCLA, all by the age of 23.

Greene, who earned her Ph.D. in Sociology from Stanford University, serves as a research and policy analyst at the Center on Policy Initiatives, San Diego. Previously, Greene had served as assistant professor of Sociology at San Diego State University. Her research has focused on legislative processes and public

policies affecting the lives of people of color and people with disabilities.

Wilson served as a deputy public defender for over 24 years. She currently chairs the National Bar Association’s Criminal Law and Juvenile Justice Section and the State Bar of California’s Education Committee. She is the former NAACP San Diego branch president. Wilson has been recognized with numerous awards for her many years of service to the community. Most recently, Wilson was recognized as the Woman of the Year for the 79th Assembly District. Wilson received her J.D. from UC Davis, King Hall.

Moderator Brooks is a nationally recognized trial and appellate lawyer. She specializes in complex intellectual property, product liability, and mass tort litigation at Fish & Richardson, where she is a principal and an elected member of the firm’s Management Committee. In 2014, she was named “Litigator of the Year” by The American Lawyer. Brooks has handled more than 150 trials in her career. She began her career at Federal Defenders. Brooks was the first Hispanic woman with a criminal defense private practice in San Diego when she founded her own firm in 1980.

Join Lawyers Club October 20 at the U.S. Grant for a timely and compelling discussion with our distinguished panelists. The program will offer 1.0 Elimination of Bias MCLE credit. The program is generously sponsored by Union Bank

Priyanka Talukdar, an associate at Sullivan Hill, is a member of the Diverse Women’s Committee.

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Lawyers Club Turns Stories into Solutions at July LuncheonBy Jamie Quient and Suzanne Pollack

Lawyers Club kicked off its new year with “Stories to Solutions: A Candid Conversation About Sexual Harassment and Bullying in the Workplace” on Thursday, July 21, which was generously sponsored by Advanced Discovery. Before tackling this difficult subject, the Honorable Jill Burkhardt presided over the swearing in of the 2016-2017 Board of Directors.

After the swearing in ceremony, Lawyers Club president Jamie Quient moderated a panel discussion featuring Candace M. Carroll, Of Counsel at Sullivan Hill, Elena Acevedo Dalcourt, Complaint Resolution Officer, Office for Prevention of Sexual Harassment & Discrimination at UC San Diego, the Honorable Tamila Ebrahimi Ipema, San Diego Superior Court Judge, and Patti Perez, Shareholder at Ogletree Deakins and member of the Fair Employment and Housing Council.

Quient opened the discussion by asking the panelists to share how sexual harassment and bullying has intersected with their personal or professional experience. Judge Ipema told a story about her experiences as a new attorney. Carroll shared that she spoke with several young female attorneys before the program and was surprised to hear they had all experienced some form of harassment. These personal reflections framed the discussion about the prevalence of sexual harassment and bullying in the workplace and ways to combat it.

Dalcourt spoke about her work as an investigator at UC San Diego and highlighted the recent high profile cases at other UC Schools, which put the issue of sexual harassment on college campuses front and center. She explained that these cases have forced the University of California to implement training and prevention programs.

On the topic of bullying, Perez characterized it as “the gateway drug to sexual harassment,” meaning when that type of behavior goes unaddressed, it can lead to more overt inappropriate behavior like sexual harassment. Judge Ipema shared that she often sees male attorneys in her courtroom bully female attorneys, particularly younger ones.

One consistent theme was the connection between power and harassment. Harassment and bullying are a power-play – a way to assert dominance over someone. As women move into positions of power, not only do they experience this behavior less, they are also in a position to stop it from happening to others.

The panelists also reflected on the fact that despite the prevalence of this behavior, it is rarely reported. Reflecting on the reasons victims are unlikely to come forward, they explained that victims often fear losing their job or damaging their professional reputation. They may also believe that somehow they are at fault and blame themselves for these experiences.

When asked what can be done to prevent and address sexual harassment, the panelists explained that change must come from the top down and the bottom up. Individuals facing harassment and bullying must speak up and force their employers to address it. They emphasized that reporting these incidents is necessary to protect others, because until they are confronted, harassers will continue to violate others. At the end of the day, employers are fearful of being sued and by law are required to take steps to eliminate this behavior once it is reported.

Ending harassment and bullying also requires support from top management of any company or firm. This requires a culture shift to make a respectful and inclusive environment part of the fabric of the organization. Employers that simply pay lip-service to these issues will not eliminate it. Perez explained that eliminating sexual harassment also requires a robust compliance program and reporting structure. She also noted that an employer’s response to incidents of sexual harassment is not necessarily all or nothing – there are a variety of remedial measures available. The key is determining where the harasser falls on what she called the “salvagability scale” – if given training and/or disciplined, is this individual likely to harass again?

The discussion concluded with each panelist giving their advice to younger attorneys for when they encounter sexual harassment and/or bullying. They advised them to “vote with their feet” and leave a hostile workplace if necessary. It sends a strong message to an employer when their valuable employees leave and sometimes that is the only option. They also urged them to not find fault in their own actions, to educate themselves about their rights, and to find mentors to help them navigate difficult situations.

This program was just the beginning of a much longer conversation on this topic and will serve as a catalyst for Lawyers Club’s #EnoughisEnough campaign to end sexual harassment and bullying in the workplace. The next step is to open up this discussion to all Lawyers Club members to turn their stories into solutions. In the coming weeks, Lawyers Club will invite its members to submit blog posts anonymously or not, sharing their experiences and ideas for what we can do to address it. The goal of these blog posts is to give Lawyers Club members a safe-space to discuss this issue and raise community awareness about the prevalence and persistence of the mistreatment of women in the workplace. The #EnoughisEnough campaign will culminate in a spring symposium on sexual harassment and bullying to raise awareness of this issue and find ways to address it.

Jamie Quient practices at Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP and is President of Lawyers Club.

Suzanne Pollack practices at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP and is the associate editor of the Lawyers Club newsletter.

The Board of Directors celebrates the start of the new membership year.


Swearing in of the Lawyers Club 2016-2017 Board of Directors by Hon. Jill Burkhardt.

Lawyers Club President Jamie Quient moderates the panel speaking on sexual harassment, comprised of Hon. Tamila Ipema, Candace Carroll, Patti Perez, and Elena Dalcourt.

Attendees listen closely to panelists speaking on sexual harassment stories and solutions.

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30 Years Ago in Lawyers Club NewsBy George W. Brewster Jr.

In the September 1986 issue of Lawyers Club News, editor Karen Canoff expressed her exasperation at the low response to the July reader survey, noting that while 700 copies of the issue/survey went out to the membership, there were only 2 responses (both from newsletter staff ). She also found discouragement in the low membership renewal rate—237 members had paid dues for 1986-1987, in contrast to a membership of 617 the year before. Canoff wrote, “I have heard some question whether [the Lawyers Club Statement of Purpose] puts too much emphasis, or too little, on Lawyer Club’s role as an advocate of feminist issues versus its role as a professional support system, business network or social organization. In my opinion, each of these roles is valid and none of them is inherently more ‘worthwhile’ than the others.”

Reading the September and October 1986 issues gives a sense of mild desperation and a renewed effort to attract membership. Lawyers Club president Tina Dyer’s remarks at the second annual Awards Dinner in June 1986 are quoted, including a reminder that Lawyers Club provides the motivation “to reach and grow; to apply for appointment to boards and commissions, to apply for a judgeship and know that this group of people is behind you and supporting you in your efforts.” She also notes in her speech that in addition to Lawyers Club’s “wonderful traditions such as the Wine and Cheese Party, monthly luncheons, newsletter, directory and educational seminars” that the coming year promises to bring “even more new and exciting activities.” Among the events ahead were a Bench/Bar Bazaar fundraiser in September (new), the “first official Lawyers Club Happy Hour” in early October at the Horton Grand, the annual Wine & Cheese reception (at Gray,

Cary, Ames and Frye) also in October, and an election day “Fat City Bash” in November (wine for $1.10, draft beer for $1). Additionally, the September issue announced that current members could earn free gift certificates from local merchants, restaurant and businesses by recruiting new members to Lawyers Club.

The 1986-1987 Lawyers Club Board identified five goals to be pursued during that year: fiscal management, social programs, membership, outreach to other organizations with compatible interests, and establishment of a referral network.

The Non-Judicial Appointments Committee was renamed to the Public Appointments Committee, and kicked off with an October seminar “Career Power Through Board and Commission Appointments.” The sense (and hope) of renewal is evident in these two issues, and we now know these efforts and others succeeded. Without much of a segue, let’s end this reflection with remarks from Municipal Court Judge Madge Bradley (the first female judge in San Diego County), quoted in the October issue: “I don’t see much change between your generation and mine. Human nature doesn’t change…we all have the same ideals…you want to faithfully discharge your duties as a lawyer, doing your best in dealing with a client’s life, property and well-being. You want to do your part in achieving justice and fair play for everyone. You want to be fair, courteous, respected, reliable, kind, honorable. Perhaps honor is the most important of all.”

Although this statement was from the WWII generation to Baby Boomers, it could easily be said from Baby Boomers to the next generation.

George Brewster is a Chief Deputy with the Office of County Counsel and a member of the History & Archives Committee.



On Wednesday, October 5, a dynamic group of attorneys will share insights that they have gained in their distinguished careers. Join Lawyers Club to explore practical strategies for taking control of a career, whether it be asking a client for business, pursuing a promotion, negotiating a salary, or developing mentors and sponsors.

Tamera Weisser, Ph.D., a partner at Jones Day, and co-leader of its patent prosecution group, will moderate the discussion with the following panelists:

Stacy L. Fode, Managing Partner, Brown Law Group;

Amy Rose Martel, Partner, Chihak & Martel; and

Sherry Thompson-Taylor, Assistant Chief – Insurance Fraud Division, Office of the San Diego County District Attorney.

After the panel, all attendees will have the opportunity to participate in small group discussions led by seasoned attorneys to share questions and advice on how to advance in their careers, with special groups dedicated to different practice environments. Bring your questions and be ready to learn from each other in a supportive environment.

Want to join the Professional Advancement Committee? Our next monthly meeting will be on October 26 at noon. Email [email protected] for more information.

Arlene Yang, Of Counsel at Brown Law Group, co-chair of the Professional Advancement Committee.

Take Charge of Your Career: Learn “How to Make the Ask” By Arlene Yang

Studies have shown that women are often reluctant to advocate for themselves. As a result, they may be missing out on opportunities that are within reach. At the same time, implicit biases may cause decision makers to penalize women for being “too aggressive.”

What: How to Make the Ask: Strategies for Advancing Your CareerWhen: Wednesday, October 5, 2016, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.Where: Klinedinst PC, 501 West Broadway, 21st Floor, San Diego, CA 92101Cost: Free for members; $15 for non-membersVenue Host: Klinedinst PCRegister: www.lawyersclubsandiego.com by Monday, October 3, 2016

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Tamera Weisser, Ph.D.

Stacy L. Fode

Amy Rose Martel

Sherry Thompson-Taylor

Join the Taskforce to Organize SDVLP’s Women’s (and Families) Resource Fair – Providing Services to Those in Need for Over 25 YearsBy Leslie J. Mackay

San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP) has had the pleasure of working with many Lawyers Club members over the years to provide free services to low income and homeless women and their children during the annual Women’s Resource Fair. Over the past year, SDVLP and several Lawyers Club members completed a needs assessment of the Women’s Resource Fair. After thoughtful deliberation, both internally and with numerous community leaders, it was decided to move the Fair to a new location with an expanded focus. In particular, in addition to providing services to women in need, we will expand the focus to provide services to women and to their families.

Along with the new location, we intend to create a new Task Force Committee structure to ensure that this Fair will be a complete success. SDVLP

is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer Task Force members to help organize the event, which will be held on March 25, 2017, at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please join us for our next meeting on October 28th at 12:00 p.m. at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, 501 West Broadway, Suite 1900, San Diego, 92101. For more information, please contact Carolina Bravo-Karimi at [email protected] or Hayley Peterson at [email protected].

Leslie J. Mackay is a Staff Attorney at San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Inc. and Publicity Chair of SDVLP’s Women’s (and Families) Resource Fair.






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Do You Live or Work in North County San Diego?By Amanda Singer

The North County Committee is looking for all members who either live or work in North County San Diego. Renie Leakakos was recently elected to the Lawyers Club Board of Directors as the North County Regional Director and is working with the committee to continue to expand Lawyers Club in North County. Leakakos said, “I’m looking forward to building on the momentum from the last two years and expanding the number of events held in North County so members who are not able to easily drive downtown can attend more events closer to them.” This year the committee will put on at least six events in the North County area. These events will be held in various locations around North County to allow members in all parts of the county to participate.

The committee’s first event is the third annual Taste of North County, which will be held on Thursday, November 10, and will feature wine instead of beer this year. In December, all Lawyers Club members are invited to attend Janet Bledsoe Lacy’s Holiday Party in Oceanside. Ms. Bledsoe, a partner at Greenman, Lacy, Klein, Hinds, Weiser & Hefron, hosts this wonderful Holiday Party for Lawyers Club members each year. On January 12, 2017, the committee will co-host a Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour along with the Networking Events Committee. Then, in the spring, the committee will host another interactive workshop, which has focused on social media and branding in the past two years. In addition to the above-mentioned events, beginning in October the committee will host quarterly brown-bag luncheons in Carlsbad for Lawyers Club members in North County. These brown-bag luncheons will focus on mentorship and will also bring some of the downtown Lawyers Club programs up north. The brown-bag luncheons are scheduled for the following Mondays: October 17, February 13, April 3, 2017 and June 5, 2017.

All Lawyers Club members who live or work in North County are invited to join the committee and help plan events for this year. The committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in Carlsbad. Even if you are unable to join in the planning, the committee hopes to see you at the first event in November. Keep your eyes peeled for the location and other details coming soon! The committee is also putting together a full list of all members who live or work in North County, so if you are not already involved, please email Amanda at [email protected] to be added to the list.

Amanda Singer is the co-owner and mediator of San Diego Family Mediation Center and is the co-coordinator of the Networking Events Committee and the membership coordinator for the North County Committee.

Fall Judicial Reception: A Lawyers Club Tradition By Frann Setzer

Lawyers Club is honored to count nearly seventy judicial officers among its membership, many of whom served as past presidents and several who currently serve as members of the Advisory Board. To encourage and facilitate positive relationships between our attorney members and members of the judiciary (including those who are not members of Lawyers Club), Lawyers Club has a dedicated Bench Bar Committee. This committee hosts several events each year, the first of which is the annual Fall Judicial Reception.

The Fall Judicial Reception gives judges, attorneys and law students the opportunity to socialize with one another in a relaxed setting outside the courtroom. During this annual event, the room is filled with laughter and conversation as members of the judiciary and Lawyers Club get to know one another on a more personal level. This year’s reception will take place on Thursday, October 27 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the downtown offices of Title Sponsor Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, 501 West Broadway, 19th Floor. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

All local judicial officers are invited and are welcome to attend the reception. However, for non-judicial officers, this is an exclusive Lawyers Club members-only event. Therefore, please make sure that your membership is current prior to registering (the new membership year began July 1). To join Lawyers Club, to renew your membership or to register for the event, visit www.lawyersclubsandiego.com, or call (619) 595-0650 to speak with a member of the Lawyers Club staff.

The event is free for all Lawyers Club members. Both members of the judiciary and Lawyers Club members should be sure to register early, as space is limited. Please RSVP by October 22.

Lawyers Club thanks Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP as Title

Sponsor of the Fall Judicial Reception and for its on-going support of our mission to advance the status of women in the law and society.

For more information, to volunteer at the Reception or to join the Bench Bar Committee, please contact the Co-Chairs of the Bench-Bar Committee: Frann Setzer ([email protected]) or Kristen Fritz ([email protected]).

Frann Setzer is the owner of The Law Office of Frann Setzer, APLC, in Carmel Valley. She is a Lawyers Club Board member and is Co-Chair of the Bench-Bar Committee.

What: Fall Judicial Reception

When: October 27, 2016, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Where: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, 501 West Broadway, 19th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101

Cost: Free (Member-only event; all judicial officers welcome)

Title Sponsor: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton, LLP

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Member ProfilesChristine ChaconBy Kate Langmore

After graduating from UC Irvine with a B.A. in Criminology, Law & Society, and a minor in Business Management, Christine Chacon earned her J.D. from University of San Diego School of Law in 2010. Chacon is an associate at Walsh Law Firm, APC, which handles trust and estates as well as business law. Chacon focuses her practice on probate

and trust administration. She enjoys counseling families through the estate distribution process and helping them through an otherwise difficult time in their lives.

Chacon first learned about Lawyers Club during law school. As Chacon began practicing law and building more relationships in the legal community, she became aware of Lawyers Club’s broad reach and direct impact on San Diego’s community.

Chacon joined the Community Outreach Committee (COC) in 2015. Serving on this committee has allowed her to network with volunteer-minded women

while performing valuable community service projects. Chacon recently played an integral role in executing a building improvement project at the LGBT Center in Hillcrest. She is excited about her current role as COC co-chair, in part because it allows her to brainstorm new service opportunities for Lawyers Club members.

On her experience with Lawyers Club, Chacon reflected: “I like the breadth of events and committees offered to its members. There is something for everyone’s interest, which allows members to stay active and involved in Lawyers Club.”

In her free time, Chacon loves going to the beach and exploring hiking trails with her husband Michael and two “chiweenie” (Chihuahua and Dachshund) dogs, Tyson and Teva.

Kate Langmore is an associate at Bohm Law Group, member profile and substantive articles coordinator for Lawyers Club News, COC blog liaison, and a member of the COC Read-In Subcommittee.

Cara Lyn GrecoBy Shannon Finley

Cara Lyn Greco is a business transaction attorney, certified public accountant, and certified family business advisor who provides consulting services tailored to start-ups, closely held businesses, and small to medium-sized companies. Inspired by challenges she experienced helping with her own family’s business, Greco established her own firm to meet the unique needs of small business owners.

Before Greco’s business opened in 2012, she was the Founder and CEO of a dot-com start-up, a civil litigation and business transaction attorney at Greco & Traficante, and a senior financial auditor for Price Waterhouse. Greco is a graduate of McGeorge School of Law, and completed her undergraduate work at University of California, Santa Barbara.

Greco joined Lawyers Club to network with other attorneys after a friend recommended the organization. Greco found Lawyers Club to be “a highly supportive group of attorneys and a great resource personally and professionally.” For any attorneys who might be “on the fence” about joining Lawyers Club, Greco believes that members are “genuinely interested in getting to know you and help you grow your practice.”

In her spare time, Greco is always up for adventure or a new challenge. Her recent adventures include surfing for the first time, trapeze lessons, learning to ride a motorcycle, and becoming a trained yoga instructor. She also enjoys reading, hiking, and international travel.

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Two decades ago, Lawyers Club created a special committee in honor of its upcoming twenty-fifth birthday. Under the leadership of former Lawyers Club presidents, Hon. Stephanie Sontag and Vickie Turner, the special committee identified and successfully completed two service projects benefitting local non-profits furthering Lawyers Club’s mission in the community. Janice Atkinson asked to spearhead a third “project” at Central Elementary School in City Heights, a school in need that she learned of from the principal at her own son’s school.

Atkinson met with the Principal of Central at the time, Elaine Arm, and they decided the fall 1996 event would be a Read-In as part of a Career Day, attracting professionals to meet with the students, discuss careers and read. More than 40 attorneys volunteered their time, exceeding all attendance expectations. The event had been so successful that the Lawyers Club Board established a formal Partnership in Education between Lawyers Club and Central Elementary School. Soon after this event, the Lawyers Club Board converted the special committee into a standing committee and appointed Michele Macosky as its first chair. In addition to special projects, this new committee was in charge of developing and overseeing the new Partnership in Education with Central.

Macosky has led the Read-Ins every year since, developing the Halloween Read-In, and expanding the event to include a Spring Read-In 16 years ago. After the first few Read-Ins, Macosky worked with Alvin Gomez to involve San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association (SDLRLA), which she said “made a huge difference in our ability to recruit bilingual readers and more effectively reach out to bilingual kids.” Rachel Cano oversaw the SDLRLA reader recruitment for 13 years before passing the reins to Rafael Hurtado in 2015. “Every year for 20 years, our volunteers have flooded the school at Read-Ins…the dedication of our volunteer readers has been inspirational,” said Macosky, noting that in the last few years, the numbers of volunteers at each of the twice-yearly Read-Ins has nearly doubled since its inception and now regularly exceeds 70 volunteers.

In 2000, upon learning about the lack of shade and air-conditioning and Central’s desire for an “outdoor classroom,” Macosky morphed a read-in into a “paint-in” during which “readers” were matched with students to paint literacy-themed tiles creating the “Road to Literacy” that now forms a cheerful outdoor reading/teaching area near the 4th/5th grade trailers. Over the hot summer months, the dedicated committee fundraised and spent many volunteer hours to complete the Literacy Garden. The “garden” has trees, benches, a 200 foot mural and other amenities encouraging children to sit outside and read. In 2010, ten years after its dedication, paralegal and muralist, Terri Carroll, returned to volunteer her time to refresh and maintain the Literacy Garden mural.

The care and commitment of hundreds of volunteers over the past 20 years have made a huge impact. Over the years, some of the readers (which now include both lawyers and judges) have “adopted” a particular teacher and come back year after year to read to that teacher’s class. “Some of our readers come back during other times of the year to visit on their own time, and bring additional donations or help with chaperoning the kids to school events,” said Macosky. Donations have included books, school supplies, treats and even fans for rooms without air conditioning.

The need remains great at Central. Currently, the total enrollment is approximately 825. One hundred percent of the student population qualifies for breakfast and lunch assistance. Information about how you can help the school with critical school supply needs accompanies this article.

George W. Brewster Jr. is Chief Deputy County Counsel and a member of the History and Archives Committee.

Run Down on the Read-In: 20 Years of JoyBy George W. Brewster Jr.

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss, “I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!”

What: 20th Anniversary Halloween Read-In

When: Monday, October 31, 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Where: Central Elementary School in City Heights

Cost: Free!

Registration/Donation Information: Contact Michele Macosky at [email protected]

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SAVE the DATE20th Anniversary Halloween Read-In & School Supply Drive

The 20th Anniversary Halloween Read-In will take place from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Halloween, Monday October 31 at Central Elementary School in City Heights. Our drive for school supplies is going on now! Please contact Michele Macosky to sign up as a read-in volunteer or make a cash donation (preferred so that the school can prioritize needs). You can also help by ordering supplies from the school’s online wish list at http://smile.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1O1GDV6IADYK4.

For more information please contact Michele Macosky at [email protected].

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Commit to Pro Bono Week!By Teodora Purcell

Many attorneys are passionate about pro bono work and do their best to assist those in need. Most would also agree that pro bono service is a noble and necessary calling for all lawyers. Attorney Karine Faure Wenger said of her pro bono work, “The pro bono services that we provide… are changing and saving lives. We represent indigent clients who have often been victims of crimes and severe abuse. The thought that someone’s lack of financial means would prevent them from being afforded basic human rights is inconceivable and should call every lawyer to action.” The American Bar Association launched a nationwide, week long initiative because of the increasing need for pro bono services during harsh economic times, and there has been an unprecedented response from attorneys to meet the demand. This is a time when pro bono is encouraged and celebrated, and attorneys are reminded of their passion for justice and desire to advocate for others. Pro bono gives lawyers an opportunity to use their talents for the public good and to make an impact. It provides exposure to new practice areas and opportunities to hone one’s legal skills, expand professional networks, serve various communities, and even change someone’s life for the better.

If pro bono work is so important and rewarding, why is it a struggle to find enough volunteer attorneys? Lawyers often feel they do not have the time or the expertise to commit to a pro bono matter, but there are many ways to get involved, as well as available mentorship and training. Pro bono work takes planning and partnership, but it is very doable and even more gratifying. Whether an attorney chooses to provide free legal advice, participate in a legal clinic, directly represent indigent clients, or serve as co-counsel on a pro bono case, the attorney will benefit tremendously and will make a lifelong difference in someone’s life.

Lawyers Club is celebrating national pro bono week throughout the months of October and November and all attorneys are encouraged to become involved. The Community Outreach Committee has set up a special webpage devoted to local pro bono opportunities and invites you to learn about local non-profit legal organizations where one can help, attend CLE presentations or workshops on pro bono, and meet with other volunteer attorneys to discuss their experiences. Most attorneys who have handled a pro bono case will mentor pro bono attorneys. Through pro bono, one can meet amazing legal professionals and serve incredible clients. Pro bono work can be a truly humbling, inspiring, and memorable experience. As U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor once said, “We, educated, privileged lawyers have a professional and moral duty to represent the underrepresented in our society, to ensure that justice exists for all, both legal and economic justice.”

Teodora Purcell is a Senior Attorney at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP and is a member of the Community Outreach Committee.

What: Pro Bono Week

When: October 23-29, 2016

Cost: 1+ hours of your time

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SDCBA is governed by a 19-member Board of Directors. Directors are elected at large by the membership and elections are held in November of each year. All attorney members of the SDCBA who maintain active status with the State Bar of California are eligible to vote in the election. The elected candidate will serve a three-year term.

The Lawyers Club Endorsements & Nominations Committee is co-chaired by Justine Phillips of Sheppard Mullin and Corrie Klekowski of Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton. The esteemed members of the committee include Jonah Toleno and Emily Fox. The committee reviews applications for endorsement and thoughtfully assesses each candidate before making recommendations for endorsement to Lawyers Club’s Board of Directors. This year, the Board accepted the Committee’s recommendation and voted to endorse these three remarkable leaders in our legal community, each of whom exemplifies Lawyers Club’s mission “to advance the status of women in the law and in society.” Below are brief bios that demonstrate each candidate’s commitment to our San Diego legal community.

Renee N. Galente Renee N. Galente is the owner and trial lawyer at

Galente Law, APC, where she maintains a plaintiff’s personal injury and military and criminal defense practice. Renee has a history of successful bar leadership including serving as past president of the Thomas Jefferson Alumni Association and San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association, and as a Vice President of Lawyers Club of San Diego. She currently serves on two state-

wide organizations as treasurer of The State Bar of California Solo and Small Firm Executive Committee and president-elect of California Women Lawyers. Renee believes in a strong focus on collaboration between people, organizations and business in San Diego to form the strongest possible legal community. She relishes creating innovative programs and mechanism to support community needs and has founded nationally recognized programs. She is fiercely loyal and ready to work tirelessly in service of the SDCBA. She is a strong advocate of diversity and inclusion. In addition to Lawyers Club, Renee is endorsed by Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association, Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego, Iranian American Lawyers of San Diego, Korean American Lawyers of San Diego, Native American Lawyers of San Diego, North County Bar Association of San Diego, Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego, San Diego La Raza Lawyers of San Diego, South Asian Bar Association of San Diego and the Tom Homann LGBT Law Association.

Teodora D. Purcell Teodora D. Purcell is a senior associate at Fragomen

Del Rey Bernsen and Loewy, LLP, a leading global immigration law firm, where she counsels clients on global mobility and business immigration issues. Teodora has extensive experience in all facets of immigration law, including US and global immigration, consular practice, administrative and federal appeals, removal defense, asylum, and family immigration.

Teodora obtained her LLM in Comparative Law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law and her JD and LLM degrees in International Law and Bulgarian Law from the Sofia University in Bulgaria where she is also licensed to practice law. Teodora is dedicated to pro bono work and is recipient of the Casa Cornelia Distinguished Lawyer of the Year “La Mancha” 2015 Award, the Wiley Bar Pro Bono Award of the State Bar of California (2002, 2014, 2015 and 2016) and American Immigration Lawyer Association (AILA) San Diego Chapter Pro Bono

Award (2016). She has served the legal community as Chair of the Immigration Law Section at the San Diego County Bar Association, an Executive Committee member of AILA San Diego Chapter and AILA Liaison committees, and has been active in several Lawyers Club and BIOCOM committees. In recognition of her in depth immigration knowledge and the impact of her work, particularly with pro bono clients (indigent asylum seekers, unaccompanied minors, victims of crimes and domestic violence), Teodora is a recipient of many professional accolades, among which Super Lawyers List Immigration Law (2016), KPBS Local Hero Award (2016), and San Diego Daily Transcript’s Top Attorney List in Immigration Law (2014 and 2015). She is a faculty member of the UCSD ABA approved paralegal program and is a frequently invited speaker on immigration topics.

Patricia P. Hollenbeck Patricia P. Hollenbeck is a partner at Duane Morris LLP

where she specializes in complex business litigation. Hollenbeck served as the 2014-2015 president of Lawyers Club. She has chaired or co-chaired several Lawyers Club committees including Judicial Endorsements, Membership, and the Golf Tournament. Hollenbeck remains active in several committees including Mentorship, the ACC/LC Joint Task Force on Gender Equity, Fund for Justice, and is part of the

President’s Advisory Board. Hollenbeck has been listed in San Diego Super Lawyers since 2011, and is currently on the list of Top 25 Women in San Diego and the Top 50 Lawyers in San Diego. She has also been consistently named a Top Lawyer in San Diego, a San Diego County Top Attorney, and included in San Diego Business Journal’s Best of the Bar. Hollenbeck has been AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell since 1999. She is a master in the Louis M. Welsh Inn of Court, teaches deposition skills for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, and donates time to the Duane Morris pro bono program. In 2013, Hollenbeck received the Cheryl Blackwell Bryson Leadership Award, presented by the Duane Morris Women’s Initiative, in recognition of her significant contributions to women in the profession, including issues of professional development and advancement.

Hollenbeck is passionate about the value of service to others, working together to achieve common goals, and advancing equality and opportunity for all individuals. She describes her experience as Lawyers Club president as an “amazing experience that helped me see, firsthand, that each member is an individual, and that our differences make the organization stronger and more representative of our community.” If elected to the SDCBA Board Hollenbeck outlined several priorities including: promoting ethics, integrity and professionalism in the practice of law; promoting diversity and gender equality in the profession; continuing to strengthen the relationship between the bench and bar; and encouraging mentorship and service.

Hollenbeck is also endorsed by Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association, Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego, Iranian American Bar Association of San Diego, Korean American Bar Association of San Diego, Native American Lawyers Association of San Diego County, Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego, San Diego Chinese Attorneys Association, San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association, South Asian Bar Association of San Diego and the Tom Homann LGBT Law Association

Corrie Klekowski is an associate with Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton and co-chairs the Endorsement & Nominations Committee with Justine Phillips, Special Counsel at Sheppard Mullin.

Lawyers Club Endorses Three Impressive Candidates for the 2016 San Diego County Bar Association Board of Directors Election By: Justine Phillips and Corrie Klekowski

Lawyers Club is pleased to endorse three exceptional candidates in the upcoming San Diego County Bar Association (“SDCBA”) Board of Directors elections: Renee N. Galente, Teodora D. Purcell, and Patricia P. Hollenbeck.



October 2016 Wednesday, 10/5/16

Professional Advancement Committee Program – How to Make the Ask 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Klinedinst PC 501 West Broadway, 21st Floor San Diego, CA 92101

Friday, 10/7/16Quarter Cups - New Member Coffee 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Offered at three locations: North County - Corner Bakery Café, 5617 Paseo Del Norte #110, Carlsbad, CA 92008 UTC - Specialty's Cafe and Bakery, 4330 La Jolla Drive, San Diego, CA 92122 Downtown - Specialty's Cafe and Bakery, 101 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101

Thursday, 10/13/16Networking Events Committee East County Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Downtown Cafe 182 East Main Street El Cajon, CA 92020

Thursday, 10/20/16Lawyers Club Monthly Luncheon: Diverse Women’s Committee12:00 – 1: 15 p.m.US Grant 326 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

Thursday, 10/27/16Fall Judicial Reception 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP 501 West Broadway, 19th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101

Monday, 10/31/16Community Outreach Halloween Read-In 11:15 a.m. -1:15 p.m. Central Elementary School

November 2016 Thursday, 11/10/16

Taste of North CountyLocation/time – TBD

Thursday, 11/17/16Lawyers Club Monthly Luncheon: Equality and Action Committee Survey12:00 p.m. – 1: 15 p.m.US Grant 326 Broadway San Diego CA 92101

December 2016 Thursday, 12/8/16

Fund for Justice Holiday Luncheon 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. US Grant 326 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101

January 2017 Thursday, 1/12/17

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Thursday, 1/19/17Lawyers Club Monthly Luncheon: Leadership Development Committee12:00 p.m. – 1: 15 p.m.US Grant 326 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101

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Recognizing Collaboration and Growth, the Lawyers Club National Award-Winning Human Trafficking Task Force Rebrands as the Human Trafficking CollaborativeBy Meghan Spieker

Sex trafficking remains San Diego’s second largest underground economy and represents an estimated $810 million annually in San Diego.1 In its third year, the Lawyers Club Human Trafficking Task Force – rebranding as the Human Trafficking Collaborative – has established itself as an instrumental player in the region’s anti-trafficking efforts. The National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations recently honored the Collaborative with an honorable mention for its prestigious Public Service Award, which recognizes the accomplishments of women’s bar associations across the country that benefit women and children in the legal system.

Since its inception in 2014, the Human Trafficking Task Force has been uniquely effective in fostering communication and collaboration among different segments of the anti-trafficking world. For example, at one of the Collaborative’s early trainings for lawyers and judges, one of the presenters – a public defender with over 20 years of experience in representing trafficked women and girls – observed that it was the first time in her career that she was on a panel directly collaborating with prosecutors to protect victims and survivors. This type of collaboration is a hallmark of our region, where traditionally disparate players consistently demonstrate the ability to find common ground in support of victims and survivors. The group’s new name honors this strength.

The Collaborative has also benefitted from rapid growth, intense activism and dedicated membership. Within a relatively short time, it has grown from a handful of individuals to over 200 members and honorary members, including local leaders as well as state and national legislators. Equally important, the Collaborative has demonstrated its staying power. Members continue to give generously of their time and talent. Home-grown leaders continue to emerge from the Collaborative’s own ranks to assume leadership positions. Because of this growth and durability, the group has outgrown the “task force” label. It now needs a name that more accurately confers a sense of permanence: hence, the new name of Human Trafficking Collaborative.

The rebranding provides an opportunity to streamline operations and create efficiencies among the subcommittees, where much of the anti-trafficking work gets done. Going forward, the five subcommittees will be edited down to three. They are: (1) Advocacy; (2) Legal and Community Education; and (3) Survivor Services. These subcommittees will continue to depend upon the expertise of our region’s most experienced leaders, while providing ongoing opportunities to identify and cultivate tomorrow’s talent. The rebranding is also updating the look of the initiative with a brand new logo which highlights its collaborative nature.

The Human Trafficking Collaborative welcomes both lawyers and non-lawyers. To learn more about the Collaborative and join as a member, visit the website at www.lawyersclubsandiego.com and click on “Initiatives.” This year’s priorities include: (i) developing information and insights to support anti-trafficking legislation by the region’s lawmakers, (ii) offering continued anti-trafficking MCLE trainings for lawyers, law students and judges; and (iii) building greater pro bono support and services for survivors of this devastating form of modern-day slavery.

We look forward to working with you to put an end to human trafficking in San Diego.

(Endnotes)1 Carpenter, Ami, and Jami Gates, “Human-Trafficking Study,” National Institute of Justice, Univer-

sity of San Diego and Point Loma Nazarene University, n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2015.

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Meet the Team Behind the NewsBy Carla Sanderson

Lawyers Club is excited to introduce the new newsletter editorial team to the Lawyers Club community. Maggie Schroedter will serve as the new editor of Lawyers Club News. Suzanne Pollack will serve as associate editor, Lauren Bushman will serve as articles editor, and Kate Langmore will serve as the member profile coordinator. Lawyers Club is fortunate to have such a dedicated team leading the publication. The team will work together to continue the newsletter’s tradition of informing Lawyers Club members of the important issues, highlighting the organization’s work, and celebrating the accomplishments of its members. While the duties of these roles are behind the scenes, they are an integral part of helping Lawyers Club fulfill its mission.

Schroedter is an associate at Higgs Fletcher & Mack, LLP, where she practices commercial litigation, insolvency, bankruptcy, and reorganization. Hailing from Florida, Schroedter received her law degree from Boston University School of Law. When Schroedter settled in San Diego, she originally joined Lawyers Club to develop her professional network and to become more involved in the San Diego legal community. Over the years, she has been able to do this, as well as develop friendships and a support system.

Schroedter’s notable roles within Lawyers Club include co-chairing the Student Committee and the Equal Pay Day (EPD) subcommittee, in which she was responsible for the inaugural EPD Luncheon.

Schroedter is excited to serve as editor of the newsletters, and “serve Lawyers Club to advance our mission, and, in particular, to highlight and fight for pay equality and eliminate implicit bias in our legal community.”

Pollack is an associate at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, and she represents hospitals and doctors in medical malpractice and employment litigation.

Pollack attended the University of San Diego School of Law, “although, my loyalty will forever lie with UCSB where I did my undergraduate degree.”

Pollack was first introduced to Lawyers Club by past-President Deborah Dixon, who described to her all the many reasons why she should join: “The opportunities for personal and professional growth, including networking, mentorship, and advancing the status of women in the law. I knew right then that Lawyers Club was an organization I had to join!”

When Pollack is not attending Lawyers Club events, Welsh Inn of Court meetings, or volunteering with a local Girl Scout troop, she is traveling abroad. An avid traveler, she has visited Spain, Southeast Asia, and Peru – and is looking to plan her next adventure.

Lauren Bushman graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law (“USD”) and took the July 2016 California bar exam. She is a law clerk at TencerSherman LLP, where she works on cases involving employment and corporate litigation.

Bushman joined Lawyers Club in her third year of law school and attended several events. Her favorite event was the

Community Outreach Committee’s Spring Read In at Central Elementary School. Now as a recent graduate, Bushman is increasing her service to Lawyers Club. As Chief Comments Editor for USD’s Journal of Climate and Energy Law in her last year of school, the articles editor role with Lawyers Club News was a natural fit for her.

Bushman joined Lawyers Club because she identified with the mission, and through her membership she “has connected with a wonderful community of professionals who have offered support and advice as I wrap up my law school run and enter the legal profession.” Bushman’s other community involvement includes being an advisor to Kappa Alpha Theta sorority at the University of California San Diego.

Kate Langmore practices employment law at the Bohm Law Group. Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Langmore moved to California to go to law school at the University of California Hastings, and has stayed in California ever since. In 2015, Langmore completed her Human Resources Management Certificate through the University of California Extension, where she developed an interest in mediation, negotiation, and dispute resolution.

Langmore joined Lawyers Club to make a positive difference in the community, meet other San Diego lawyers, and to “just to have some fun!” Langmore likes that there are many ways to be involved with Lawyers Club, which she has certainly done. Last year, Langmore was the articles editor for Lawyers Club News and a member of the Community Outreach committee. Outside of Lawyers Club, Langmore volunteers with the San Diego County Bar Association’s Appellate Law Workshop, and is a member of the San Diego Society for Human Resources Management’s communications committee.

“I am excited to have such an incredibly talented and driven newsletter team,” commented Lawyers Club President Jamie Quient. “This team works very hard every month to deliver a high quality publication to the members. The newsletter serves such an important role in fulfilling Lawyers Club’s mission by documenting the work of the organization.”

Welcome to the team! If any member is interested in writing or contributing to Lawyers Club News, please contact Maggie Schroedter ([email protected]).

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